Ethiopian Airlines commenced its flight service to Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Vietnam on July 11, 2025.
The flights, which operate four times a week, from Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) are serviced using the airline’s B787 Dreamliner aircraft, and make a stop at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Ethiopian Airlines in Hanoi. celebrating new beginnings. #FlyEthiopian #Hanoi pic.twitter.com/ebwi7wL1b6
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A warm welcome to our inaugural flight as it lands in the captivating city of Hanoi!#FlyEthiopian pic.twitter.com/uARo0XvmDT
— Ethiopian Airlines (@flyethiopian) July 11, 2025
The inaugural flight was marked with a ceremony at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, attended by high-level government officials, diplomatic representatives, and airline executives.
The launch of the Hanoi route marks Ethiopian Airlines’ first flight to Vietnam and its 20th destination in Asia, strengthening the airline’s strategic expansion in Southeast Asia, as well as strengthening ties between the region and Africa.
“We are truly delighted to start passenger services to Hanoi, a city of great cultural and economic significance. This new route not only supports our vision of connecting Africa to the world but also serves as a bridge for enhanced cooperation between Africa and Southeast Asia,” said Mesfin Tasew, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines.
“With our modern fleet, award-winning service, and vast global network, we are confident that this route will facilitate growing tourism, business, and people-to-people ties between Vietnam and the African continent,” Tasew added.